I need my record expunge. I successfully completed the PTI five years ago. I try to apply for a job they did a background check

It is your responsibility to contact a lawyer to get your record expunged if you are eligible to do so. Records don't automatically get expunged.

I was caught shoplifting from a store this is my second offense. What will happen to me? Will I go to jail?

Lawyers know the state statues, rules of evidence, rules of discovery, rules of court and how to analyze the particulr facts of a situation so they...

What will happen if i dont pay the fine my son got frome walmart for stealing?

What you received is a civil demand letter. Many states authorize retailers to collect damages when people shoplift from them. While they have a...

You need to contact a local criminal defense attorney immediately who can represent you in court. Do not go without one. Look on avvo or google...

Tough to say. Why purchase another item from the same store after you ware caught shoplifting there? Best not to go there again otherwise they...

The 30 year old committed statutory rape. I am not aware of any states where 13 is the age of consent. He impregnated a teenage girl. This is...

What would one likely be facing for a possession and distribution of marijuana under one ounce for a second time?

This is a fact specific question. Some questions to consider: Why was the person stopped in the first place? How did the police find the marijuana?...

Son, age 15. Charged with armed robbery and the gun as an adult. Should I get a paid attorney or stay with the public defender.

Having a lawyer represent your son is the most important thing right now. What's wrong with the public defender that you are thinking of retaining...

Caught shoplifting at Walmart, item was $9.99, cops called and got a Complaint/Arrest Affidavit

Shoplifting is serious, even if the item taken has a low retail value. Get a lawyer who can look at your case and either advise you to plea guilty...

Do I have a chance for self defense?

Listen to what my colleagues have told you with what you should do. No more details about what happened until first speaking with an attorney. ...